Program Outline | MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences makes the most of your time at Pacific University School of Pharmacy.

• First summer semester (6 credits; May-August): Lab research.
• Fall semester (17.5 credits; August- December): Intro to pharmaceutical sciences and scientific communication courses; more lab research; seminar series.
• Spring semester (13.5 credits; January-May): Advanced topics and scientific communication courses; more lab research; seminar series; general exam.
• Second summer semester (9 credits; May-August): Finish lab research and defend your thesis.
• Graduate with your degree

Research Themes

• Drug Discovery
• Drug Metabolism
• Cancer Biology
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Natural Products
• Toxicology

PharmD/MS Joint Degree Program Option

In addition to the standalone MS program, the PharmD/MS joint degree program was designed for students interested in pairing the research-focused MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree with a clinical doctorate. The MS degree integrates with your predetermined PharmD coursework and is aimed at training researcher-clinicians for the ever-evolving role of pharmacists within the healthcare workforce.